Geriatric Care

What is geriatrics?

Geriatrics is a medical specialty that addresses the healthcare needs of aging patients. As you age, your body chemistry and systems change, increasing your vulnerability to health problems. 

The team at Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute provides personalized medical care and advice to help you stay healthy and active at every age. 

What services does geriatric care include?

Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, provides comprehensive geriatric care. Their team employs an integrative approach to health and wellness to meet your specific needs. However, some of the primary services include:

Preventive health care

Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, offers preventive health care services, including annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and vaccinations, such as your yearly flu shot. The team supplies advice to help you stay healthy and active and reduce your risk of illness.

Chronic disease management

Approximately 85% of senior citizens have at least one chronic health condition. At least 60% of aging patients have at least two chronic conditions. Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, provides personalized care to help you manage any health problems and protect your health. Their team monitors your health, providing advice and customized treatments to improve your health and reduce your symptoms.

Medication management

Around 54% of Americans over the age of 65 take four or more prescription medications. Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, provides medication management services to ensure that your prescriptions are effective and to reduce your risk of unwanted drug-interactions that could interfere with your health. 

Dementia care

Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, provides testing and diagnosis for dementia as well as customized treatments to help you remain independent for as long as possible.

What are some common geriatric health concerns?

Even when you make the best possible lifestyle choices, you can still develop acute and chronic diseases. Some of the prevalent health concerns of aging patients include:

• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Asthma 
• Influenza and pneumonia
• Dementia
• Falls
• Depression

For expert, patient-focused geriatrics care that addresses the above health conditions or another concern you have, call Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, or request an appointment online today.